Bolivia

Explore Lake Titicaca, colonial cities and the wild, natural scenery of Bolivia on an eight-day private tour by Cox & Kings. The South American nation is one of the world's most diverse, known for its geographic, topographic, climatic and biological variety. The trip includes tours of the colonial city of La Paz, the Valley of the Moon, Lake Titicaca and the city of Sucre. In addition, participants will visit the otherworldly landscape of Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flats, where they will stay in an Airstream camper while being attended by a private chef and crew. Dates: This private tour can be booked anytime. Price: $5,915 per person, double...

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